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I tried adding a jpg to the time line, and it still didn't open the view window. I then closed premiere elements, and as usual, it won't open. After rebooting and opening the saved project with the jpg, and it opened the view box.
Once the view box is open, I am able to add other video clips (which wouldn't work previously) to the time line and everything works as it should.
This is the info from mediainfo of the file that wouldn't work previously, but now works as just stated. VERY CONFUSING. 
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General
Complete name : J:\Videos\VHS\1985\Source Files\20180820-141925.MPG
Format : MPEG-PS
File size : 350 MiB
Duration : 7 min 6 s
Overall bit rate mode : Constant
Overall bit rate : 6 895 kb/s
Writing library : honestech
Video
ID : 224 (0xE0)
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@Main
Format settings : BVOP
Format settings, BVOP : Yes
Format settings, Matrix : Default
Format settings, GOP : M=3, N=15
Duration : 7 min 6 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 6 500 kb/s
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 480 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 4:3
Frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Standard : NTSC
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Compression mode : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.628
Time code of first frame : 00:00:00:00
Time code source : Group of pictures header
GOP, Open/Closed : Closed
Stream size : 332 MiB (95%)
Writing library : honestech
Color primaries : BT.470 System M
Transfer characteristics : BT.470 System M
Matrix coefficients : BT.470 System B/G
Audio
ID : 192 (0xC0)
Format : MPEG Audio
Format version : Version 1
Format profile : Layer 2
Duration : 7 min 6 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 224 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 41.667 FPS (1152 SPF)
Compression mode : Lossy
Delay relative to video : -33 ms
Stream size : 11.4 MiB (3%)
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Yes, that is exactly what I am calling the view window (don't know the real name). I don't see the monitor panel in the top center.
When I load the media to the timeline, I still see the box that says: "Add Media, Create a template based movie, Tell your story using titles, and Learn video editing".
Normally after you add a clip to the timeline, this window disappears and the monitor panel opens automatically.
OKAY, now I am more confused. 
Everything is working again. The monitor panel opens. I can close premiere elements, and then open it again, without needing to reboot. I have tried with several different media clips, and they all now work.
I don't think I changed anything. I have NO explanation for what happened.
Thanks for trying to help me.
Don
OK, back to the same old problem. The monitor panel won't open. The media is on the timeline. Please see attched photo.
Once this happens, If I close premiere elements, it won't reopen, I need to reboot.
It least I am back to my original confusion.
Steve,
I just realized who you are. I have your book from 2008 on Premiere Elements 7. I am honored.
I use dual monitors:
Viewsonic 27inch at 1920 x 1080
Samsung 49inch 4k TV at 3840 x 2160
You need to know that I have used this program successfully for some time with the present system. Don't know what could have changed unless it was a windows update or something of that nature.
After a reboot, the program is working again. Jpg on timeline automatically opens monitor panel, and adding video clips work correctly. 
Thanks,
Don
Adding a jpg to timeline does not open panel monitor as you can see. Clicking play button does nothing. This is the time when I need to close the program (it won't restart), and then reboot.
Was there something else that you suggested as an experiment?
Thanks
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